Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) is a ministry of Women’s Missionary Union, the largest Protestant missions organization for women in the world. Its purpose is to provide women in need a hand-up toward sustaining successful employment and meeting their life goals.

CWJC of Granbury opened its doors January 2003. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit inter-denominational ministry.

To educate, motivate and encourage success in women.

• Assist participants in becoming employable or to improve their earning capacity
• Equip participants with financial tools of budgeting, debt avoidance and savings goals in order to become self-sufficient
• Improve quality of life for participants and their families in areas of health, nutrition, fitness, parenting, boundaries and conflict management
• Increase the participants’ self-worth and self-respect by sharing the message of God’s love in Christian teachings and personal one on one mentors
• Instill the importance of giving back to CWJC and the community by becoming program volunteers, mentors, speakers or instructors

There are over 250 sites in the United States with 70 sites located in Texas. In addition there are 31 Christian Men’s Job Corps sites in the United States with 13 located in Texas.

Widows, single mothers with children, abused women, women in poverty and women recovering from substance abuse are typical of those served.

The organizations’ programs are available to qualified women in Hood and surrounding counties, regardless of age, race or religious background.

In order to empower women for success specific criteria is implemented for acceptance into the program. An applicant must:

• be willing to accept the program requirements in areas of responsibility and self-sufficiency with a desire to gain skills and knowledge for employment.

• be physically and emotionally employable. She may be receiving disability, but still employable for a part-time position. If the applicant is receiving disability treatment by a doctor, or counselor, she must request a letter from the person providing treatment stating her level of employability.

• exhibit the emotional maturity and educational background to successfully participate in CWJC classes.

• have a high school diploma, high school equivalency, GED or may be admitted at the discretion of the Executive Director and/or Site Coordinator.

• agree to a background check. The background check is reviewed for violent crime convictions and convictions for sexual crimes with children. Applicants with other types of convictions are reviewed and accepted at the discretion of the Executive Director and/or Site Coordinator. (This training program was created to offer a second chance to women in need.)

• exhibit the willingness to make changes in behavior that will result in personal and spiritual growth.

• be able to provide her own transportation to the training program. As funding is available, a gas allowance can be provided to help the participants come and go to class only.

• must have ninety days of sobriety and continuing attendance in a program such as Celebrate Recovery, or a twelve step program such as NA or AA for at least 1 year following sobriety “birth” date if there are chemical or drug dependency issues. 

• attend Bible study as mandated by the CWJC national organization.

Financial assistance for childcare is provided during the training program if funding is available.

To provide the most comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of participants, the CWJC staff networks with area social service agencies, health care providers and educators. Together they maximize area resources to benefit participants.

Twelve weeks of classes in life skills and job training to women in need who are accepted into the program are offered twice a year.

Training in a classroom by men and women volunteers include: Bible Study, computer training, communication skills, language arts, money management, health and nutrition, family life classes and job readiness training. Thirty to forty men and women volunteers teach each session. Professional counseling is available by volunteer Licensed Professional Counselors.

CWJC is a life skills and job readiness program. Upon graduation, participants are better equipped to find a job and to handle life’s challenges.

To date, one hundred thirty women have graduated from CWJC. Prior to entering the program, only 26% were employed; after graduating from the program 75% of all graduates were employed. Nine percent are receiving further education.

After graduation, participants are encouraged to “give back” to CWJC. They serve as mentors, instructors or program volunteers. 

Each participant is involved in daily Bible study. Participants are also matched with a trained Christian woman who will be a mentor as she travels the road from dependency to self-sufficiency. CWJC offers a "hand up" not a "hand out."

The citizens of Granbury have long reached out to those in need in the community and the success of CWJC is evidence of the kind, giving spirit that is alive in this historic town.

Volunteers, both men and women, run this organization, providing training, lunch, mentoring, counseling, leadership, spiritual support, direction, administrative help, as well as serving on the advisory council and board of directors.

Teachers, selected for their expertise in specific life and job skills, are volunteers with positive, encouraging attitudes who help women to achieve their dreams of independence from poverty, welfare, abuse and other unfortunate circumstances.

CWJC is solely funded by donations from individuals, organizations, churches, businesses, fundraisers and grants. Two major fundraisers are held each year.

• Pray—it is the foundation of the ministry
• Be a mentor, teacher or volunteer
• Provide lunch
• Refer potential participants
• Provide financial support
• Contact CWJC about employment opportunities
• Tell others about CWJC

For more information visit our facility at 1310 Weatherford Highway, Building C, Granbury, TX 76048 or call 817-573-6677